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09 Jun

Haryana to Decide on New Districts After Committee Report: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, June 9 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced that the state government will take a final decision on the formation of new districts as soon as the committee constituted for the purpose submits its report. He confirmed that the proposals received are under serious consideration.Addressing media persons at Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar during the launch of a new flight service from Hisar to Chandigarh, CM Saini emphasized that the government's move regarding district reorganization is procedural and based on due diligence.Speaking on national security, the Chief Minister said that India today responds firmly to terrorism.…

09 Jun

CM Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates ₹10.80 Cr Ultra-Modern Tehsil Complex in Patiala, Vows to Strengthen Rural Governance

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Dudan Sadhan (Patiala), June 9, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Tehsil complex in Dudan Sadhan, built at a cost of ₹10.80 crore, asserting his government’s commitment to bringing governance closer to rural residents.The new facility will house the offices of the SDM, Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, and other administrative departments, significantly easing access to essential services for locals. Mann emphasized that this development would save people time, money, and energy by eliminating the need to travel to Patiala’s Mini Secretariat for routine administrative tasks.“This is not just a building; it’s a symbol of our…

09 Jun

YouTuber Jasbir Singh Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody in Espionage Probe

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Rupnagar/Mohali (National Times): In a major breakthrough in an ongoing espionage investigation, Jasbir Singh, a 41-year-old YouTuber from Mahlan village in Punjab’s Rupnagar district, has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody. Singh was arrested by the Punjab Police’s State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) for his alleged involvement in an espionage ring connected to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Singh, who operated the popular YouTube channel “Jaan Mahal” with over 1.1 million subscribers, is accused of leaking sensitive details about Indian Army deployments and classified defence-related information to Pakistani handlers. Links to Pakistan and ISI Agents Investigators revealed that Singh…

09 Jun

Sunil Jakhar Urges Akali Unity at Dhindsa’s Bhog, Calls It True Tribute to Punjab’s Stalwart

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Sangrur, Punjab – In a powerful message at the Bhog ceremony of veteran leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar made an impassioned appeal for unity among all Akali factions. As leaders across party lines gathered to pay their final respects, Jakhar said that the true tribute to Dhindsa would be to “rise above egos and internal differences” and form a united front for the welfare of Punjab and the Sikh community.Jakhar stressed that Punjab stands at a critical juncture, and only a strong, regional, panthic (community-centric) voice can safeguard its legacy and interests. Referring to Dhindsa’s lifelong…

08 Jun

Day 99 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: 144 Drug Smugglers Arrested, 6.7 kg Heroin and 440 kg Poppy Husk Seized Across Punjab

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Chandigarh, June 8, 2025: On the 99th day of its aggressive anti-drug campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh, Punjab Police arrested 144 drug smugglers and seized 6.7 kilograms of heroin and 440 kilograms of poppy husk in a massive statewide crackdown. This takes the total number of drug-related arrests to 16,492 since the campaign was launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.The intensive operation was carried out across all 28 police districts on the directions of Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. Over 200 police teams comprising 1,400 personnel conducted raids at 479 locations, registering 107 FIRs…

08 Jun

Bhagwant Mann Slams Akalis for Politicizing SGPC, Misusing Religious Platforms

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Amritsar, Punjab | June 8, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched a scathing attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal leadership on Sunday, accusing them of turning the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) into a money-centered institution. Referring to it sarcastically as the “Shiromani Golak Prabandhak Committee,” Mann alleged that greed and political manipulation under the Akalis have eroded the sanctity of the premier Sikh religious body.Addressing a public gathering in Amritsar, CM Mann accused the Badal family and Akali leaders of exploiting their political dominance to interfere in the internal religious affairs of Sikhs. He alleged that appointments…

08 Jun

Human Skull Found on Car Roof Sparks Panic in Amritsar

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Amritsar (National Times): A human skull without a torso, discovered on the roof of a Bolero car parked in poor condition at the taxi stand near Durgiana Temple, has caused widespread sensation and fear in the area. The incident, reported under the jurisdiction of Thana D Division, prompted an immediate response from the police, who took the skull into custody and sent it to the mortuary. A police team has launched an investigation under the supervision of senior officials. All police stations under the District Police Commissionerate have been alerted to report any unidentified headless bodies, which could help identify…

08 Jun

Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government Waives off Rs 68 Cr Loan of 4,727 Dalit Families in Major Relief Move

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Amritsar (National Times): In a significant step towards social justice and economic relief, the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has waived off loans worth ₹68 crore belonging to 4,727 Dalit families. This major announcement marks a milestone in the state government’s commitment to uplift marginalized communities. A formal function to commemorate this initiative is being held today at Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will personally meet and interact with the beneficiaries. The event is expected to draw a large number of attendees, including government officials, community leaders, and members of…

07 Jun

Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Leads Visionary Initiative to Mark 350th Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with Global Outreach and Tech Integration

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Chandigarh, June 7, 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has initiated a wide-ranging consultation with renowned scholars, professors, and artists to conceptualize a grand commemoration of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The meeting, held in Chandigarh, marks the beginning of a visionary plan to celebrate the legacy of the ninth Sikh Guru through global cultural outreach and cutting-edge digital formats.During the meeting, academics and cultural figures presented an integrated proposal titled “Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji 350th Centenary: The Shield of Humanity.” The aim is to preserve Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s legacy of…

07 Jun

Arms Smuggling Network Linked to Jail Inmate Busted in Amritsar; 3 Arrested with Foreign Pistols

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Amritsar, June 7, 2025 – In a major crackdown on illegal arms smuggling in Punjab, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Border Range Amritsar has arrested three men and recovered six high-end foreign-made pistols reportedly smuggled from across the border. The arrested individuals were allegedly working for jailed smuggling kingpin Jugraj Singh, currently lodged at Sri Goindwal Sahib Central Jail.Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the arrests were made as part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s ongoing push to make Punjab safer. The accused Rajan of Bhagtanwala Gate, Paramjit Singh of Ghannupur, and Dinesh Kumar of Naraingarh…